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Serpents of Sky and Flame by Rebecca F. Kenney
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
4.25/5⭐️
4/5 🌶️
World building 3/5
18/21+/ adult book
Duel point of view
Forced proximity
One bed/nest
Enemies to lovers
Monster smut at its finest.
Over all this is a great romanticy/ monster smut book. I like the enemies to lovers/ mates this books brings.
4/5 🌶️
World building 3/5
18/21+/ adult book
Duel point of view
Forced proximity
One bed/nest
Enemies to lovers
Monster smut at its finest.
Over all this is a great romanticy/ monster smut book. I like the enemies to lovers/ mates this books brings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Kidnapping
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and War
A Court of Sugar and Spice by Rebecca F. Kenney
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A Waltz Through Flames by Jordan Dugdale
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
May contain spoilers.
***These books contain (big) triggers, I HIGHLY recommend looking into them.***
I am writing this review for the duo
The good:
Overall the writing and concept was good for this duo. These are a dark romance/ stalker romance. I enjoyed the first book a little more then the second. I enjoyed the main characters and supporting characters (though I would love a little more interaction with yeh brothers in book 2) including the house it self.
The Bad:
There are (gory) details that I’m not sure truly add to the story. I feel they are there more for the shock and awe factor then to actually add to the story. The culling was needed yes, but I’m not sure that the end part was of the ceremony was an enhancement for the over all story. We have enough, as readers, to process in the first part of this book I’m not sure that was needed.
The ugly:
Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy Z most of the time but his literal God persona gets to be kind of annoying. Like there just needed to be more of a vulnerable side to him in this book for Addie. The only time I feel we get that is in the bathroom when he breaks down at the beginning and again with Addie in part two. (Ps: why always in the bathroom?) also there is enough blood in this book to label it a vampire novel.
I honestly shelved the second book but after a week just decided to get it done and over.
***These books contain (big) triggers, I HIGHLY recommend looking into them.***
I am writing this review for the duo
The good:
Overall the writing and concept was good for this duo. These are a dark romance/ stalker romance. I enjoyed the first book a little more then the second. I enjoyed the main characters and supporting characters (though I would love a little more interaction with yeh brothers in book 2) including the house it self.
The Bad:
There are (gory) details that I’m not sure truly add to the story. I feel they are there more for the shock and awe factor then to actually add to the story. The culling was needed yes, but I’m not sure that the end part was of the ceremony was an enhancement for the over all story. We have enough, as readers, to process in the first part of this book I’m not sure that was needed.
The ugly:
Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy Z most of the time but his literal God persona gets to be kind of annoying. Like there just needed to be more of a vulnerable side to him in this book for Addie. The only time I feel we get that is in the bathroom when he breaks down at the beginning and again with Addie in part two. (Ps: why always in the bathroom?) also there is enough blood in this book to label it a vampire novel.
I honestly shelved the second book but after a week just decided to get it done and over.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Tormented by Elayna R. Gallea
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
First, I would like to think the author for an ARC(advanced reader copy) of this book for an honest review. I have received ARC copies of both book one and two.
And the suspense keep building!
This is book two in the trilogy and the story has blossomed.
We pick up where we left off in book 1. Luna and Sebastian’s relationship deepens and their bond and tether start to make more sense.
The queen mother is crazy and down right evil and we get to see even more of that persona in this book. Trials that will push the couple in the name of the queen as well as a twist in the beginning of the book keep you turning the pages.
I can’t wait for the next installment! (Due out late 2023)
Vampires
Blood
Death
YA slow burn
Forced proximity
Arranged marriage
And the suspense keep building!
This is book two in the trilogy and the story has blossomed.
We pick up where we left off in book 1. Luna and Sebastian’s relationship deepens and their bond and tether start to make more sense.
The queen mother is crazy and down right evil and we get to see even more of that persona in this book. Trials that will push the couple in the name of the queen as well as a twist in the beginning of the book keep you turning the pages.
I can’t wait for the next installment! (Due out late 2023)
Vampires
Blood
Death
YA slow burn
Forced proximity
Arranged marriage
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
There Is No Devil by Sophie Lark
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
The Demon's Bargain by Katee Robert
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.75
Did I like the story over all, yeah for the most part. These are pretty short stories with not a lot of plot, twists, or peril. Quick and easy ready but not something I will likely be reading again.
I also had a hard time with this one towards the end, there were multiple Grammatical errors. (Printed version) I can’t blame the officer, for that, this comes back to the editor in my opinion. But it did become distracting.
I also had a hard time with this one towards the end, there were multiple Grammatical errors. (Printed version) I can’t blame the officer, for that, this comes back to the editor in my opinion. But it did become distracting.
The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5